A light hearted take on the tribulations of every twenty-something year old
The damsel-in-distress, persecuted maiden, or princess in jeopardy is a classic theme in world literature, art, film and video games, most notably in the most action-packed. It implies a young woman in trouble (with the implication that the woman needs to be rescued, as by a prince in a fairy tale). "She makes a rather... Continue Reading →
There was a young man, that I met with through mutual friends in college who has been asking me out. I considered him an acquaintance — an acquaintance I had become increasingly unfond of. He has asked me out to lunch/dinner, and it has not been easy to say no. He asks things like, are... Continue Reading →
If you're interested in working long hours using outdated technology while being micromanaged by a nut job, the job's is yours If only every interviewer would be as honest as this one! At least you'd walk into work expecting chaos. Probably the most accurate advice from the Horrible Bosses movie was: Nick Hendricks:"Quick story, my... Continue Reading →
And if you don't love me now You will never love me again I can still hear you saying You would never break the chain (Never break the chain) - The Chain by Fleetwood Mac (Remastered 2004) Over the past few days I watched both parts of Guardians of The Galaxy, Vol. 1 & 2... Continue Reading →
In 1931, historian James Adams first publicly defined the American Dream. Adams' often-repeated quote is, "The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement. It is not a dream of motor cars and high wages... Continue Reading →
Harry eases into his couch with a bag of Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans after a long day of Quidditch practice. He opens his diary and starts to scribble to himself. What does it mean to be nice and likable? Have you really thought about where these concepts of 'good' and 'evil' came from? "We've... Continue Reading →
This story about Slippy, our favourite member in the house and our toilet, who recently fell very ill. In leu of his unstable health, we pray that our dearest feels better soon as without him we'd feel emotionally and physically impaired. Recently, in our quaint lovely home, we had a toilet fiasco. For the sake... Continue Reading →
With the Avengers Endgame smashing movie records, its fans are overwhelmed by the awesomeness of it all. Amidst my adoration for characters and my feelings of gloom around the end of an era, I can't help but feel a little disappointed. The word 'too much' keeps coming to mind. Too much death. Too much sadness.... Continue Reading →
Baby, come-a back-a, come a-back, come-a back To the lips a wanna kiss you! Baby, come-a back-a, come a-back, come-a back To the heart that learned to miss you! You never shoulda gone away, You never shoulda gone away. - 'Baby Come-A Back-A' by The Chordettes. Have any of you seen Marvelous Mrs. Maisel? The... Continue Reading →
I don't know how many of you really remember what it was like to be in high school, but I'm sure most of you can relate to this: Remember the times in school when kids used to want to be a part of the popular group? I bet the popular kids themselves had their own insecurities... Continue Reading →
Adulting Without Manuals 